Physical Education, MS
Students seeking certification must meet all requirements listed in the teacher certification section of this catalog. Specific requirements may be obtained from the Office of Teacher Certification in the College of Education.
Purpose and Goals
The programs in the Department of Health and Kinesiology are designed to meet the professional needs and interests of students who wish to pursue a Master of Science or a Master of Education. The graduate programs are designed for those students with special interests in the areas of Health and Physical Education.
The Master’s degree in Physical Education is primarily for teachers, coaches, and school administrators. The curriculum prepares students for advanced teaching and/or administrative endeavors at the elementary or secondary levels.
The Master’s degree in Health is primarily for those students who are interested in school health education or working in various health care settings such as hospitals, public and private health and education agencies, or health promotion programs. An internship is required.
Degree Requirements for Applicants without a Baccalaureate Degree in Health and/or Physical Education
Professional students who seek admission to the master’s program must meet the same prerequisite and degree requirements as baccalaureate degree students. Students are expected to complete the prerequisite curriculum within two years of the initial admission date.
Two “C” Rule
Continual matriculation at PVAMU requires that no more than two C’s shall be earned in a graduate degree program. A student who has earned more than two C grades will be automatic dismissed from the graduate program.
NOTE: No grade of “C” or below will be accepted toward certification.
Thesis
For the capstone of their educational experience, students in the department are expected to conduct an original piece of publishable research and/or contribute to the knowledge base of behavioral sciences and health education. Thesis are written under the supervision of individual faculty members in the department. Research topics and support for studies are provided by health agencies and organizations in the area.
Master of Science (MS) in Physical Education
| Major Core Requirements | ||
| PHED 5313 | Physical Education Curriculum | 3 |
| EDFN 5310 | Foundations of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDFN 5311 | Psychology of Learning and Development | 3 |
| EDFN 5312 | Socio-Cultural Issues in Education | 3 |
| Program Concentration | ||
| HLTH 5317 | Nutrition and the Environment | 3 |
| PHED 5314 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
| PHED 5330 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PHED 5350 | Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| Research and Resource | ||
| EDFN 5314 | Advanced Educational Statistics (Adv Educ Stat) | 3 |
| EDFN 5390 | Thesis Research | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Alcohol and Drugs | ||
| Epidemiology and Diseases | ||
| Seminar- Selected Topics | ||
| Medical Foundations for Health Professions | ||
| Contemporary Health | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |